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     1. 06:42 AM - Re: Re: first really big mistake! (Michael Perez)
     2. 07:00 AM - Re: first really big mistake! (GliderMike)
     3. 08:26 AM - Re: Re: first really big mistake! (AMsafetyC@aol.com)
     4. 08:44 AM - Re: Re: first really big mistake! (AMsafetyC@aol.com)
     5. 10:06 AM - Re: first really big mistake! (GliderMike)
     6. 10:23 AM - Re: Re: first really big mistake! (AMsafetyC@aol.com)
     7. 10:51 AM - Re: first really big mistake! (GliderMike)
     8. 11:44 AM - period between condition inspections (Dan Yocum)
     9. 11:48 AM - Re: Re: first really big mistake! (brian.e.jardine@l-3com.com)
    10. 12:11 PM - Re: period between condition inspections (John Hofmann)
    11. 12:11 PM - Re: period between condition inspections (Perry Rhoads)
    12. 12:13 PM - period between condition inspections (Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation])
    13. 12:23 PM - Re: period between condition inspections (Ryan Mueller)
    14. 12:43 PM - Re: Re: first really big mistake! (Graham Hansen)
    15. 12:53 PM - Re: period between condition inspections (Dan Yocum)
    16. 01:10 PM - Re: period between condition inspections (GliderMike)
    17. 01:24 PM - Re: period between condition inspections (Ryan Mueller)
    18. 02:01 PM - Re: Re: period between condition inspections (Dan Yocum)
    19. 02:17 PM - Re: period between condition inspections (GliderMike)
    20. 03:09 PM - Rudder cable tension changes in motion (Michael Perez)
    21. 03:22 PM - Re: Re: period between condition inspections (Ryan Mueller)
    22. 03:27 PM - Re: period between condition inspections (Roman Bukolt)
    23. 04:01 PM - Re: Rudder cable tension changes in motion (Peter W Johnson)
    24. 04:48 PM - Re: Rudder cable tension changes in motion (GliderMike)
    25. 07:34 PM - Re: Wing on!! (ALAN LYSCARS)
    26. 08:24 PM - Re: Rudder cable tension changes in motion (Michael Perez)
    27. 10:00 PM - Re: Rudder cable tension changes in motion (GliderMike)
    28. 10:19 PM - Re: Rudder cable tension changes in motion (Ryan Mueller)
    29. 10:28 PM - Re: Rudder cable tension changes in motion (GliderMike)
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| Subject:  | Re: first really big mistake! | 
      
      
      I've got one or two of those bogus rulers in my shop as well! I don't know 
      how those continue to leak into the market?- I try to weed them out and r
      eplace with rulers that are correct, but I keep getting bogus ones from tim
      e to time.
      -
      On the upside, I have lots of kindling wood...
      
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| Subject:  | Re: first really big mistake! | 
      
      
      There are a couple of brothers here in my area that are builders, and I've heard
      their theory is "Whoever has the most scrap left, has the best airplane!"
      do not archive
      
      --------
      Long flights, smooth air, and soft landings,
      GliderMike, aka Mike Glasgow
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299852#299852
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: first really big mistake! | 
      
      I think I would stay away from those guys
      
      Do not Archive
      
      
      In a message dated 6/3/2010 10:01:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
      glidermikeg@yahoo.com writes:
      
      -->  Pietenpol-List message posted by: "GliderMike"  <glidermikeg@yahoo.com>
      
      There are a couple of brothers here in my  area that are builders, and I've 
      heard their theory is "Whoever has the most  scrap left, has the best 
      airplane!"
      do not archive
      
      --------
      Long  flights, smooth air, and soft landings,
      GliderMike, aka Mike  Glasgow
      
      
      Read this topic online  here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299852#299852
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: first really big mistake! | 
      
      I think I would stay away from those guys
      
      Do not Archive
      
      
      In a message dated 6/3/2010 10:01:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
      glidermikeg@yahoo.com writes:
      
      -->  Pietenpol-List message posted by: "GliderMike"  <glidermikeg@yahoo.com>
      
      There are a couple of brothers here in my  area that are builders, and I've 
      heard their theory is "Whoever has the most  scrap left, has the best 
      airplane!"
      do not archive
      
      --------
      Long  flights, smooth air, and soft landings,
      GliderMike, aka Mike  Glasgow
      
      
      Read this topic online  here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299852#299852
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: first really big mistake! | 
      
      
      I think their deal is, everything has to be perfect, not almost perfect, but perfect.
      do not archive
      
      --------
      Long flights, smooth air, and soft landings,
      GliderMike, aka Mike Glasgow
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299879#299879
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: first really big mistake! | 
      
      it may be fun to watch if perfection is the key element. Who will be the  
      judge and will they be consulting Dan as the defender of the faith keeper of  
      honest and exclusive guide  and interpreter of the lost Bernard  documents. 
      This is a most important aspect of perfection, to what degree or ISO  
      standard are they measuring tolerance to? The challenge sounds like calipers at
      
      50 yards on the first standard day of the month
      
      Do not archive
      
      
      In a message dated 6/3/2010 1:06:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
      glidermikeg@yahoo.com writes:
      
      -->  Pietenpol-List message posted by: "GliderMike"  <glidermikeg@yahoo.com>
      
      I think their deal is, everything has to  be perfect, not almost perfect, 
      but perfect.
      do not  archive
      
      --------
      Long flights, smooth air, and soft  landings,
      GliderMike, aka Mike Glasgow
      
      
      Read this topic  online  here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299879#299879
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: first really big mistake! | 
      
      
      A hundred yards! [Laughing] 
      
      I've heard they built a Storch replica, among other things, that is pretty authentic,
      but I haven't seen it.  I need to get a mutual acquaintance to introduce
      me to them.  These guys market a wind speed indicator that is also used as an
      airspeed indicator on the ultralight glider I fly.  I understand they are probably
      more eccentric than most Piet builders (and I suspect Piet builders are
      more eccentric than most homebuilders, and quite proud of it) [Laughing] 
      
      do not archive
      
      --------
      Long flights, smooth air, and soft landings,
      GliderMike, aka Mike Glasgow
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299888#299888
      
      
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| Subject:  | period between condition inspections | 
      
      
      Hi all,
      
      Apparently my google kung-fu is weak, today.  I can't seem to find the 
      correct verbiage in the FARs regarding the period of time allowed 
      between condition inspections amateur-built experimental aircraft and 
      the person who is doing the inspection is telling me something different.
      
      I *think* that a condition inspection is valid from the time of 
      inspection until the end of the month in the following year, but my A&P 
      is saying that it ends exactly 1 year, to the day, after the prior 
      inspection was completed.
      
      For example, the last inspection on N8031 was done on 6/12/09.  I think 
      the inspection is valid until the end of June, 2010.  My A&P says I need 
      to get it done by 6/12/10.
      
      Can anyone point me to the correct FAR?
      
      Thanks,
      Dan
      
      PS. It's sort-of a moot point since I've got him scheduled to do the 
      inspection on 6/8, but this is driving me crazy.
      
      -- 
      Dan Yocum
      Fermilab  630.840.6509
      yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: first really big mistake! | 
      
      
      I have seen the Storch replica the Hall's brothers are
      building...beautiful craftsmanship, we had one of our EAA chapter
      meetings at their shop in Morgan UT. You are correct they manufacture
      the Hall airspeed indicator, that's where they made their first million
      starting back late 70's early 80's and still going strong today.
      
      Brian
      SLT-UT
      
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
      GliderMike
      Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 11:51 AM
      Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: first really big mistake!
      
      <glidermikeg@yahoo.com>
      
      A hundred yards! [Laughing] 
      
      I've heard they built a Storch replica, among other things, that is
      pretty authentic, but I haven't seen it.  I need to get a mutual
      acquaintance to introduce me to them.  These guys market a wind speed
      indicator that is also used as an airspeed indicator on the ultralight
      glider I fly.  I understand they are probably more eccentric than most
      Piet builders (and I suspect Piet builders are more eccentric than most
      homebuilders, and quite proud of it) [Laughing] 
      
      do not archive
      
      --------
      Long flights, smooth air, and soft landings,
      GliderMike, aka Mike Glasgow
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299888#299888
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: period between condition inspections | 
      
      
      It is 12 calendar months so you have until the end of June. The wording is probably
      contained in your operating limitations. It will read something like this:
      
      "No person must operate this aircraft unless within the preceding 12 calendar months
      it has had a condition inspection performed in accordance with the scope
      and detail of appendix D to part 43, or other FAA-approved programs, and was
      found to be in a condition for safe operation. As part of the condition inspection,
      cockpit instruments must be appropriately marked and needed placards installed
      in accordance with  91.9. In addition, system-essential controls must be
      in good condition, securely mounted, clearly marked, and provide for ease of
      operation. This inspection will be recorded in the aircraft maintenance records."
      
      -john-
      
      John Hofmann
      Vice-President, Information Technology
      The Rees Group, Inc.
      2424 American Lane
      Madison, WI 53704
      Phone: 608.443.2468 ext 150
      Fax: 608.443.2474
      Email: jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com
      
      On Jun 3, 2010, at 1:30 PM, Dan Yocum wrote:
      
      > 
      > Hi all,
      > 
      > Apparently my google kung-fu is weak, today.  I can't seem to find the correct
      verbiage in the FARs regarding the period of time allowed between condition
      inspections amateur-built experimental aircraft and the person who is doing the
      inspection is telling me something different.
      > 
      > I *think* that a condition inspection is valid from the time of inspection until
      the end of the month in the following year, but my A&P is saying that it ends
      exactly 1 year, to the day, after the prior inspection was completed.
      > 
      > For example, the last inspection on N8031 was done on 6/12/09.  I think the inspection
      is valid until the end of June, 2010.  My A&P says I need to get it
      done by 6/12/10.
      > 
      > Can anyone point me to the correct FAR?
      > 
      > Thanks,
      > Dan
      > 
      > PS. It's sort-of a moot point since I've got him scheduled to do the inspection
      on 6/8, but this is driving me crazy.
      > 
      > -- 
      > Dan Yocum
      > Fermilab  630.840.6509
      > yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      > "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: period between condition inspections | 
      
      
      Dan,
      
      It's listed in your operating limitations. Most say 12 calendar months, just 
      as you thought. Not a clue as to the FAR number.
      
      Perry Rhoads
      N12939
      
      
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: "Dan Yocum" <yocum@fnal.gov>
      Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:30 PM
      Subject: Pietenpol-List: period between condition inspections
      
      
      >
      > Hi all,
      >
      > Apparently my google kung-fu is weak, today.  I can't seem to find the 
      > correct verbiage in the FARs regarding the period of time allowed between 
      > condition inspections amateur-built experimental aircraft and the person 
      > who is doing the inspection is telling me something different.
      >
      > I *think* that a condition inspection is valid from the time of inspection 
      > until the end of the month in the following year, but my A&P is saying 
      > that it ends exactly 1 year, to the day, after the prior inspection was 
      > completed.
      >
      > For example, the last inspection on N8031 was done on 6/12/09.  I think 
      > the inspection is valid until the end of June, 2010.  My A&P says I need 
      > to get it done by 6/12/10.
      >
      > Can anyone point me to the correct FAR?
      >
      > Thanks,
      > Dan
      >
      > PS. It's sort-of a moot point since I've got him scheduled to do the 
      > inspection on 6/8, but this is driving me crazy.
      >
      > -- 
      > Dan Yocum
      > Fermilab  630.840.6509
      > yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      > "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      >
      >
      > 
      
      
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| Subject:  | period between condition inspections | 
      
      
      
      Dan-- the short answer is you are correct. The last sign off is good until the
      end of the month of the year following the date of sign off.  (that's why smart
      shoppers try to get a plane signed off near the 1st of the month, just like
      your medical or flight review)    The 
      
      The long answer is I can't find the FAR just yet which specifies this
      but know it follows the same scope as an annual inspection for certified aircraft.
      
      
      
      A condition inspection is required every 12 calendar months on amateur-built aircraft.
      This check is similar to an annual inspection required by FAR Part 43
      on production airplanes. The Phase 2 Operating Limitations specifically refer
      to FAR Part 43, Appendix D, as the guide to performing this inspection. The inspection
      can be performed by any licensed A & P mechanic, an FAA Approved Repair
      Station, or by the builder of the airplane provided the builder obtains a "Repairman's
      Certificate" from the FAA. FAA Advisory Circular 65-23A is available
      for information concerning application and privileges of this certificate.
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: period between condition inspections | 
      
      You can also find the wording in FAA Order 8130-2F, page 165-2, para 22. Th
      e
      full doc is here:
      
      http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgOrders.nsf/0/77A132602
      A4E1F9A862576B3005D253D?OpenDocument
      
      <http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgOrders.nsf/0/77A13260
      2A4E1F9A862576B3005D253D?OpenDocument>Here's
      the particular page:
      
      http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2314248/8130%20165-2.pdf
      
      
      On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 2:11 PM, John Hofmann <jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com>wro
      te:
      
      > jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com>
      >
      > It is 12 calendar months so you have until the end of June. The wording i
      s
      > probably contained in your operating limitations. It will read something
      > like this:
      >
      > "No person must operate this aircraft unless within the preceding 12
      > calendar months it has had a condition inspection performed in accordance
      > with the scope and detail of appendix D to part 43, or other FAA-approved
      > programs, and was found to be in a condition for safe operation. As part 
      of
      > the condition inspection, cockpit instruments must be appropriately marke
      d
      > and needed placards installed in accordance with =A7 91.9. In addition,
      > system-essential controls must be in good condition, securely mounted,
      > clearly marked, and provide for ease of operation. This inspection will b
      e
      > recorded in the aircraft maintenance records."
      >
      > -john-
      >
      > John Hofmann
      > Vice-President, Information Technology
      > The Rees Group, Inc.
      > 2424 American Lane
      > Madison, WI 53704
      > Phone: 608.443.2468 ext 150
      > Fax: 608.443.2474
      > Email: jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com
      >
      > On Jun 3, 2010, at 1:30 PM, Dan Yocum wrote:
      >
      > >
      > > Hi all,
      > >
      > > Apparently my google kung-fu is weak, today.  I can't seem to find the
      > correct verbiage in the FARs regarding the period of time allowed between
      > condition inspections amateur-built experimental aircraft and the person 
      who
      > is doing the inspection is telling me something different.
      > >
      > > I *think* that a condition inspection is valid from the time of
      > inspection until the end of the month in the following year, but my A&P i
      s
      > saying that it ends exactly 1 year, to the day, after the prior inspectio
      n
      > was completed.
      > >
      > > For example, the last inspection on N8031 was done on 6/12/09.  I think
      > the inspection is valid until the end of June, 2010.  My A&P says I need 
      to
      > get it done by 6/12/10.
      > >
      > > Can anyone point me to the correct FAR?
      > >
      > > Thanks,
      > > Dan
      > >
      > > PS. It's sort-of a moot point since I've got him scheduled to do the
      > inspection on 6/8, but this is driving me crazy.
      > >
      > > --
      > > Dan Yocum
      > > Fermilab  630.840.6509
      > > yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      > > "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      >
      >
      ===========
      ===========
      ===========
      ===========
      >
      >
      
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| Subject:  | Re: first really big mistake! | 
      
      If a person has never made a mistake, then it is a certainty that person 
      never built an airplane!
      
      (Don't feel bad about making a mistake; you won't be the first, or last, 
      to do so.)
      
      Graham Hansen     (Pietenpol CF-AUN in Alberta, Canada)
      
      DO NOT ARCHIVE
      
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| Subject:  | Re: period between condition inspections | 
      
      
      Thanks everyone!
      
      Ryan, your google-fu is greater than my google-fu.
      
      Dan
      
      do not archive
      
      
      On 06/03/2010 02:20 PM, Ryan Mueller wrote:
      > You can also find the wording in FAA Order 8130-2F, page 165-2, para 22.
      > The full doc is here:
      >
      > http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgOrders.nsf/0/77A132602A4E1F9A862576B3005D253D?OpenDocument
      >
      > <http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgOrders.nsf/0/77A132602A4E1F9A862576B3005D253D?OpenDocument>Here's
      > the particular page:
      >
      > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2314248/8130%20165-2.pdf
      >
      >
      > On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 2:11 PM, John Hofmann <jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com
      > <mailto:jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com>> wrote:
      >
      >     <jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com <mailto:jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com>>
      >
      >     It is 12 calendar months so you have until the end of June. The
      >     wording is probably contained in your operating limitations. It will
      >     read something like this:
      >
      >     "No person must operate this aircraft unless within the preceding 12
      >     calendar months it has had a condition inspection performed in
      >     accordance with the scope and detail of appendix D to part 43, or
      >     other FAA-approved programs, and was found to be in a condition for
      >     safe operation. As part of the condition inspection, cockpit
      >     instruments must be appropriately marked and needed placards
      >     installed in accordance with  91.9. In addition, system-essential
      >     controls must be in good condition, securely mounted, clearly
      >     marked, and provide for ease of operation. This inspection will be
      >     recorded in the aircraft maintenance records."
      >
      >     -john-
      >
      >     John Hofmann
      >     Vice-President, Information Technology
      >     The Rees Group, Inc.
      >     2424 American Lane
      >     Madison, WI 53704
      >     Phone: 608.443.2468 ext 150
      >     Fax: 608.443.2474
      >     Email: jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com <mailto:jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com>
      >
      >     On Jun 3, 2010, at 1:30 PM, Dan Yocum wrote:
      >
      >     <mailto:yocum@fnal.gov>>
      >      >
      >      > Hi all,
      >      >
      >      > Apparently my google kung-fu is weak, today.  I can't seem to
      >     find the correct verbiage in the FARs regarding the period of time
      >     allowed between condition inspections amateur-built experimental
      >     aircraft and the person who is doing the inspection is telling me
      >     something different.
      >      >
      >      > I *think* that a condition inspection is valid from the time of
      >     inspection until the end of the month in the following year, but my
      >     A&P is saying that it ends exactly 1 year, to the day, after the
      >     prior inspection was completed.
      >      >
      >      > For example, the last inspection on N8031 was done on 6/12/09.  I
      >     think the inspection is valid until the end of June, 2010.  My A&P
      >     says I need to get it done by 6/12/10.
      >      >
      >      > Can anyone point me to the correct FAR?
      >      >
      >      > Thanks,
      >      > Dan
      >      >
      >      > PS. It's sort-of a moot point since I've got him scheduled to do
      >     the inspection on 6/8, but this is driving me crazy.
      >      >
      >      > --
      >      > Dan Yocum
      >      > Fermilab  630.840.6509
      >      > yocum@fnal.gov <mailto:yocum@fnal.gov>, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      >      > "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      >      >
      >      >
      >      >
      >      >
      >
      >
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      >     st" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List
      >     ==========
      >     http://forums.matronics.com
      >     ==========
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      Fermilab  630.840.6509
      yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      
      
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      FAR 43.1 (b) says "This part does not apply to any aircraft for which the FAA has
      issued an experimental certificate, unless the FAA has previously issued a
      different kind of airworthiness certificate for that aircraft."  FAR 91.319 (i)
      indirectly deals with the condition inspection deal.  The FAR's are pretty vague
      when it comes to Experimentals.  If you understand the deal with FAR 91.319
      (i) is talking about your operating limitations which were issued when the
      airworthiness certificate was issued.  Phase 1 and Phase 2 of your operating limitations
      will indicate when the condition inspections are due.  I found a Power
      Point presentation done by Jim Pratt, FAA Aviation Safety Inspector of the
      Detroit Manufacturing Satellite Inspection Office on the faa.gov website.  I
      don't know how old the presentation is.  There was a link to an information site
      at the end of the presentation, and it doesn't work.  I also did a quick search
      at faa.gov looking for amateur built aircraft condition inspection, and came
      up with 193 possibilities.
      
      Bottom line is your Operating Limitations should tell you how often and how long
      they are good for on the yearly condition inspections
      
      --------
      Long flights, smooth air, and soft landings,
      GliderMike, aka Mike Glasgow
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299911#299911
      
      
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      Ah soooo....
      
      :)
      
      do not archive
      
      On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 2:53 PM, Dan Yocum <yocum@fnal.gov> wrote:
      
      >
      > Thanks everyone!
      >
      > Ryan, your google-fu is greater than my google-fu.
      >
      > Dan
      >
      > do not archive
      >
      >
      > On 06/03/2010 02:20 PM, Ryan Mueller wrote:
      >
      >> You can also find the wording in FAA Order 8130-2F, page 165-2, para 22.
      >> The full doc is here:
      >>
      >>
      >> http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgOrders.nsf/0/77A132
      602A4E1F9A862576B3005D253D?OpenDocument
      >>
      >> <
      >> http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgOrders.nsf/0/77A132
      602A4E1F9A862576B3005D253D?OpenDocument
      >> >Here's
      >> the particular page:
      >>
      >> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2314248/8130%20165-2.pdf
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >> On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 2:11 PM, John Hofmann <jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com
      >> <mailto:jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com>> wrote:
      >>
      >>    <jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com <mailto:jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com>>
      >>
      >>
      >>    It is 12 calendar months so you have until the end of June. The
      >>    wording is probably contained in your operating limitations. It will
      >>    read something like this:
      >>
      >>    "No person must operate this aircraft unless within the preceding 12
      >>    calendar months it has had a condition inspection performed in
      >>    accordance with the scope and detail of appendix D to part 43, or
      >>    other FAA-approved programs, and was found to be in a condition for
      >>    safe operation. As part of the condition inspection, cockpit
      >>    instruments must be appropriately marked and needed placards
      >>    installed in accordance with =A7 91.9. In addition, system-essential
      >>    controls must be in good condition, securely mounted, clearly
      >>    marked, and provide for ease of operation. This inspection will be
      >>    recorded in the aircraft maintenance records."
      >>
      >>    -john-
      >>
      >>    John Hofmann
      >>    Vice-President, Information Technology
      >>    The Rees Group, Inc.
      >>    2424 American Lane
      >>    Madison, WI 53704
      >>    Phone: 608.443.2468 ext 150
      >>    Fax: 608.443.2474
      >>    Email: jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com <mailto:jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com>
      >>
      >>
      >>    On Jun 3, 2010, at 1:30 PM, Dan Yocum wrote:
      >>
      >>    <mailto:yocum@fnal.gov>>
      >>
      >>     >
      >>     > Hi all,
      >>     >
      >>     > Apparently my google kung-fu is weak, today.  I can't seem to
      >>    find the correct verbiage in the FARs regarding the period of time
      >>    allowed between condition inspections amateur-built experimental
      >>    aircraft and the person who is doing the inspection is telling me
      >>    something different.
      >>     >
      >>     > I *think* that a condition inspection is valid from the time of
      >>    inspection until the end of the month in the following year, but my
      >>    A&P is saying that it ends exactly 1 year, to the day, after the
      >>    prior inspection was completed.
      >>     >
      >>     > For example, the last inspection on N8031 was done on 6/12/09.  I
      >>    think the inspection is valid until the end of June, 2010.  My A&P
      >>    says I need to get it done by 6/12/10.
      >>     >
      >>     > Can anyone point me to the correct FAR?
      >>     >
      >>     > Thanks,
      >>     > Dan
      >>     >
      >>     > PS. It's sort-of a moot point since I've got him scheduled to do
      >>    the inspection on 6/8, but this is driving me crazy.
      >>     >
      >>     > --
      >>     > Dan Yocum
      >>     > Fermilab  630.840.6509
      >>     > yocum@fnal.gov <mailto:yocum@fnal.gov>, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      >>
      >>     > "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty
      >> things."
      >>     >
      >>     >
      >>     >
      >>     >
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>    ==========
      >>    st" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-Li
      st
      >>    ==========
      >>    http://forums.matronics.com
      >>    ==========
      >>    le, List Admin.
      >>    ="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
      >>    ==========
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >> *
      >>
      >>
      >> *
      >>
      >
      > --
      > Dan Yocum
      > Fermilab  630.840.6509
      > yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      > "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      >
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      >
      >
      
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      OK, I'm going to take the easy road and play dumb ('cause it's easy for 
      me!).
      
      You're the 3rd or 4th person to use the phrase "your Operating 
      Limitations."  When it comes to the condition inspection, don't all 
      "Experimental Amateur-Built Aircraft with a Special Airworthiness 
      Certificate(tm)" follow the same limitation?  I can understand one Piet 
      having a different gross weight or Vne from another, so the operating 
      limitations are going to be different.  But, when it comes to something 
      like this, they all follow the same rule - "a condition inspection 
      within the preceeding 12 calendar months" - right?
      
      Thanks for bearing with me,
      Dan
      
      
      On 06/03/2010 03:10 PM, GliderMike wrote:
      > -->  Pietenpol-List message posted by: "GliderMike"<glidermikeg@yahoo.com>
      >
      > FAR 43.1 (b) says "This part does not apply to any aircraft for which the FAA
      has issued an experimental certificate, unless the FAA has previously issued
      a different kind of airworthiness certificate for that aircraft."  FAR 91.319
      (i) indirectly deals with the condition inspection deal.  The FAR's are pretty
      vague when it comes to Experimentals.  If you understand the deal with FAR 91.319
      (i) is talking about your operating limitations which were issued when the
      airworthiness certificate was issued.  Phase 1 and Phase 2 of your operating
      limitations will indicate when the condition inspections are due.  I found a
      Power Point presentation done by Jim Pratt, FAA Aviation Safety Inspector of the
      Detroit Manufacturing Satellite Inspection Office on the faa.gov website. 
      I don't know how old the presentation is.  There was a link to an information
      site at the end of the presentation, and it doesn't work.  I also did a quick
      search at faa.gov looking for amateur built aircraft 
      
      c!
      >   ondition inspection, and came up with 193 possibilities.
      >
      > Bottom line is your Operating Limitations should tell you how often and how long
      they are good for on the yearly condition inspections
      >
      
      -- 
      Dan Yocum
      Fermilab  630.840.6509
      yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      
      
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      Most likely that will be the case, but it can vary, especially when the airplanes
      are in different parts of the country, and the builders are using different
      DAR's or FSDO personnel.  One inspector might not like a particular model, and
      might put more restrictive limitations on a model, than another inspector. 
      It is not supposed to be that way, but........
      
      --------
      Long flights, smooth air, and soft landings,
      GliderMike, aka Mike Glasgow
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299920#299920
      
      
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| Subject:  | Rudder cable tension changes in motion | 
      
      I now have my rudder cables installed from the pilot rudder bar back.- Wh
      en the rudder is in the neutral position, the cables are the most tight. As
       I go towards full left or full right rudder, the tension decreases.- Whe
      n I adjust tension at these two positions, (to prevent cable sag) then go b
      ack to neutral, the tension seems too tight.
      -
      I put my cable tensiometer on the cables while at the neutral position, (hi
      ghest tension) it reads about 2.5. (2.5 what? It does not have any units on
       it. I assume pounds, although that seems too light.)
      -
      Is it normal for the tension to change through the rudder travel? 
      -
      If someone were to put an actual number for rudder cable tension using a ca
      ble tensiometer, what would it be?
      
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| Subject:  | Re: period between condition inspections | 
      
      They could choose to specify special operating limitations depending upon
      the aircraft, but AFAIK this is a rare occurence for "normal" homebuilt
      aircraft. If you don't have any documentation that came with the aircraft
      specifying any special operating limitations regarding the annual condition
      inspection, then you should be fine using the standard statement from Order
      8130 as your "approved data".
      
      Ryan
      
      On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 3:58 PM, Dan Yocum <yocum@fnal.gov> wrote:
      
      >
      > OK, I'm going to take the easy road and play dumb ('cause it's easy for
      > me!).
      >
      > You're the 3rd or 4th person to use the phrase "your Operating
      > Limitations."  When it comes to the condition inspection, don't all
      > "Experimental Amateur-Built Aircraft with a Special Airworthiness
      > Certificate(tm)" follow the same limitation?  I can understand one Piet
      > having a different gross weight or Vne from another, so the operating
      > limitations are going to be different.  But, when it comes to something like
      > this, they all follow the same rule - "a condition inspection within the
      > preceeding 12 calendar months" - right?
      >
      > Thanks for bearing with me,
      > Dan
      >
      >
      > On 06/03/2010 03:10 PM, GliderMike wrote:
      >
      >> -->  Pietenpol-List message posted by: "GliderMike"<glidermikeg@yahoo.com
      >> >
      >>
      >> FAR 43.1 (b) says "This part does not apply to any aircraft for which the
      >> FAA has issued an experimental certificate, unless the FAA has previously
      >> issued a different kind of airworthiness certificate for that aircraft."
      >>  FAR 91.319 (i) indirectly deals with the condition inspection deal.  The
      >> FAR's are pretty vague when it comes to Experimentals.  If you understand
      >> the deal with FAR 91.319 (i) is talking about your operating limitations
      >> which were issued when the airworthiness certificate was issued.  Phase 1
      >> and Phase 2 of your operating limitations will indicate when the condition
      >> inspections are due.  I found a Power Point presentation done by Jim Pratt,
      >> FAA Aviation Safety Inspector of the Detroit Manufacturing Satellite
      >> Inspection Office on the faa.gov website.  I don't know how old the
      >> presentation is.  There was a link to an information site at the end of the
      >> presentation, and it doesn't work.  I also did a quick search at faa.govlooking
      for amateur built aircraft
      >>
      >
      > c!
      >
      >>  ondition inspection, and came up with 193 possibilities.
      >>
      >> Bottom line is your Operating Limitations should tell you how often and
      >> how long they are good for on the yearly condition inspections
      >>
      >>
      > --
      > Dan Yocum
      > Fermilab  630.840.6509
      > yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      > "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      >
      >
      
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| Subject:  | Re: period between condition inspections | 
      
      
      I just had my condition inspection done today, 6/3/2010.  My last  
      insp. was 5/1/2009.  He said it should be done by the end of the month  
      of the previous yr.  In my case , I just couldn't fly on Jun1st or 2nd.
      On Jun 3, 2010, at 1:30 PM, Dan Yocum wrote:
      
      >
      > Hi all,
      >
      > Apparently my google kung-fu is weak, today.  I can't seem to find  
      > the correct verbiage in the FARs regarding the period of time  
      > allowed between condition inspections amateur-built experimental  
      > aircraft and the person who is doing the inspection is telling me  
      > something different.
      >
      > I *think* that a condition inspection is valid from the time of  
      > inspection until the end of the month in the following year, but my  
      > A&P is saying that it ends exactly 1 year, to the day, after the  
      > prior inspection was completed.
      >
      > For example, the last inspection on N8031 was done on 6/12/09.  I  
      > think the inspection is valid until the end of June, 2010.  My A&P  
      > says I need to get it done by 6/12/10.
      >
      > Can anyone point me to the correct FAR?
      >
      > Thanks,
      > Dan
      >
      > PS. It's sort-of a moot point since I've got him scheduled to do the  
      > inspection on 6/8, but this is driving me crazy.
      >
      > -- 
      > Dan Yocum
      > Fermilab  630.840.6509
      > yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      > "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      >
      >
      
      
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| Subject:  | Rudder cable tension changes in motion | 
      
      Michael,
      
      
      I have just had my control cables adjusted (on a Zodiac 601XL) and the guy
      doing it used a similar tensiometer. He had  a conversion chart to convert
      the reading to pounds dependant on cable size.
      
      
      I can't say what the 2.5 means but it seems light. 
      
      
      Don't forget, the distance from the center of the rudder bar to the cable
      attach point is not the same as the rudder control horn distance. There will
      be some difference in the geometry and therefore tension.
      
      
      I made mine "about right" when the rudder was straight.
      
      
      Cheers
      
      
      Peter
      
      Wonthaggi Australia
      
      http://www.cpc-world.com
      
      
      From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael
      Perez
      Sent: Friday, 4 June 2010 8:08 AM
      Subject: Pietenpol-List: Rudder cable tension changes in motion
      
      
      I now have my rudder cables installed from the pilot rudder bar back.  When
      the rudder is in the neutral position, the cables are the most tight. As I
      go towards full left or full right rudder, the tension decreases.  When I
      adjust tension at these two positions, (to prevent cable sag) then go back
      to neutral, the tension seems too tight.
      
      
      I put my cable tensiometer on the cables while at the neutral position,
      (highest tension) it reads about 2.5. (2.5 what? It does not have any units
      on it. I assume pounds, although that seems too light.)
      
      
      Is it normal for the tension to change through the rudder travel? 
      
      
      If someone were to put an actual number for rudder cable tension using a
      cable tensiometer, what would it be?
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Rudder cable tension changes in motion | 
      
      
      Go to:  http://www.optimanufacturing.com/Documents/SOP-TN-001%20T5%20Manual%20Rev10.pdf  where you will find a manual for your tensionmeter.  Section VI in the manual tells you how to check and/or calibrate your unit.  If you bought the meter new, it should have come with a table that indicates the conversions depending on which riser you have in place.  It uses different risers for different size cables.  You have a T5 version, but I didn't notice which version you had.  They have pictures of both versions, so you will be able to know which chart to use.  The dial on the T5 is not a "direct reading" dial.  You must look up the reading in a chart to determine actual tension.  The way the 
      T5 is set up makes it more versatile than a direct reading tensionmeter.  i have
      used the T6-8000, and found it to be a quality tool.
      
      --------
      Long flights, smooth air, and soft landings,
      GliderMike, aka Mike Glasgow
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299941#299941
      
      
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      John,
      
      Buzz me with your particulars: alyscars@myfairpoint.net
      
      And Jim Markel- in case you're loitering- my door's open too!
      
      Al
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: John Recine 
        To: Pietenpol builders Board 
        Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 9:02 AM
        Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!!
      
      
        Alan,
      
        I was just in Manchester yesterday
      
        Contact me off list as I will be back in the area this summer
      
        John
        Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
      
      
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------
      -----
      
        From: "ALAN LYSCARS" <alyscars@myfairpoint.net> 
        Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 23:23:50 -0400
        To: Piet List<pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
        Subject: Fw: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!!
      
      
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: ALAN LYSCARS 
        To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com 
        Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 12:19 AM
        Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!! 
      
      
        Dan..
      
        Congratulations to you on the birth of your Girl!  I hope she 
      chug-a-chug-a-chugs and tick-a-tick-a-ticks along for you for a very 
      long time in Blue Skies.  What did the little one weigh in at?
      
        Happy for you,
      
        Al Lyscars
        Manchester, NH
          ----- Original Message ----- 
          From: helspersew@aol.com 
          To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com 
          Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 8:11 PM
          Subject: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!!
      
      
          Well boys, after 10 years, I can say that I can see the light at the 
      end of the tunnel. This afternoon, I put the call out for all available 
      hands in the neighborhood to help me put the wing back on. I got ten 
      people to help me, and it was a piece of cake after a little fudging and 
      persuading. Got all the bolts back in like they should be and the wing 
      and struts back in place. Boy is it ever a good feeling to stand back 
      and look at something that actually looks like an airplane. Tomorrow I 
      am on to re-installing all the brace cables, ailerons, aileron control 
      cables, fuel tank, fuel lines, access panels, etc. With any luck I want 
      to taxi on Monday. Hope the weather holds out!!
      
          So keep on plugging and slugging through all the small stuff. I know 
      at times it seems never ending, but at some point it will all come 
      together!!  Brodhead or Bust!!
      
          Dan Helsper
          Poplar Grove, IL.
      
      
      =B7=9B~=89=ED=B2,=DE=AE=E9=A2=A2=B7=9A
      
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| Subject:  | Rudder cable tension changes in motion | 
      
      That was the conclusion I came to watching the mechanics of the rudder syst
      em as it moved from full right to full left over and over.- I'll see if I
       can compare to Mike Cuy's plane's feel.
      -
      Glidermike-mentioned a conversion table for my tensiometer...I do have on
      e that came with the unit.- I was using the #1 riser on my T5-2002-104-00
       tensiometer. The lowest rating on my sheet is 30 lbs. at number 9 on the m
      eter for 3/32 cable. I would guess my 2.5 meter-reading-is about-7 po
      unds.
      -
      Anyone know a ball park tension for Pietenpol rudder cables? (Just curious.
      )
      -
      -
      
      -
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Rudder cable tension changes in motion | 
      
      
      I wouldn't want to guess rudder tension on a Piet, but for what its worth, some
      of the later Cessna 182's before 1963, and pre-1963 185's call for 20 to 40 pounds
      of tension on the rudders.  The manual I have access to doesn't give the
      tension for the rest of the single engine tri-gear airplanes.  They list aileron
      tension as 40 pounds on the 150 to 185 series.  If I remember correctly, those
      airplanes use 1/8 inch cable, rather than 3/32 inch cable.  I would think
      40 pounds would be too high with 3/32 inch cable, but I would also think 7 pounds
      might be a little light.  You want enough tension on the cable so it doesn't
      have slack in it when it is at the lightest tension point, or when it is hot
      out, so it doesn't pop out of the pulleys.  You want the tension light enough
      so it doesn't wear the pulleys.  If the pulleys are slightly mis-aligned, you
      may not notice the misalignment until they show wear.  If it were my airplane,
      I would probably go with 15 to 20 pounds of cable tension.  It is not my airplane,
      so I would say go with what you think is good.  Maybe some of the folks
      that have been flying their airplanes a while will have some input.
      
      --------
      Long flights, smooth air, and soft landings,
      GliderMike, aka Mike Glasgow
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Rudder cable tension changes in motion | 
      
      Somewhere between a "fwong" and a "twang"......"fwang"?   :)
      
      Ryan
      
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      On Jun 3, 2010, at 10:22 PM, Michael Perez <speedbrake@sbcglobal.net> 
      wrote:
      
      > That was the conclusion I came to watching the mechanics of the rudder 
      system as it moved from full right to full left over and over.  I'll see 
      if I can compare to Mike Cuy's plane's feel.
      >  
      > Glidermike mentioned a conversion table for my tensiometer...I do have 
      one that came with the unit.  I was using the #1 riser on my 
      T5-2002-104-00 tensiometer. The lowest rating on my sheet is 30 lbs. at 
      number 9 on the meter for 3/32 cable. I would guess my 2.5 meter reading 
      is about 7 pounds.
      >  
      > Anyone know a ball park tension for Pietenpol rudder cables? (Just 
      curious.)
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| Subject:  | Re: Rudder cable tension changes in motion | 
      
      
      Ok, my curiosity as to whether my guess was right is up now.  Someone with a flying
      airplane measure their cable tension, and see if a "fwang" is anywhere close
      to 20 pounds of tension. [Rolling Eyes] 
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      Long flights, smooth air, and soft landings,
      GliderMike, aka Mike Glasgow
      
      
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      Noted Alan!!  Next time I'm in the NH area I would love to drop by!
      
      Thanks for the offer and I won't forget it....  :-)
      
      jm
      
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      -----Original Message-----
      
      From: ALAN LYSCARS 
      
      Sent: Jun 3, 2010 7:33 PM
      
      
      Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!!
      
      
      John,
      
      Buzz me with your particulars: alyscars@myfairpoint.net
      
      And Jim Markel- in case you're loitering- my door's open too!
      
      Al
      
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: 
        John Recine 
      
        To: Pietenpol builders Board 
        Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 9:02 AM
        Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Wing 
        on!!
      
      Alan,
      
      I was just in Manchester yesterday
      
      Contact 
        me off list as I will be back in the area this summer
      
      John
        Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
      
      
        From: "ALAN LYSCARS" <alyscars@myfairpoint.net> 
        Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 23:23:50 -0400
        To: Piet List<pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
        Subject: Fw: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!!
      
      
         
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: ALAN 
        LYSCARS 
        To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com 
      
        Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 12:19 AM
        Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!! 
      
      
        Dan..
         
        Congratulations to you on the birth of your Girl!  I hope she 
        chug-a-chug-a-chugs and tick-a-tick-a-ticks along for you for a very long time
      
        in Blue Skies.  What did the little one weigh in at?
         
        Happy for you,
         
        Al Lyscars
        Manchester, NH
      
          ----- Original Message ----- 
          From: 
          helspersew@aol.com 
          To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com 
          
          Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 8:11 
          PM
          Subject: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!! 
          Secrets revealed!!!
          
      
          Well boys, after 10 years, I can say that I can see the light at the 
          end of the tunnel. This afternoon, I put the call out for all available 
          hands in the neighborhood to help me put the wing back on. I got ten people
      
          to help me, and it was a piece of cake after a little fudging and 
          persuading. Got all the bolts back in like they should be and the wing and
      
          struts back in place. Boy is it ever a good feeling to stand back and look
      
          at something that actually looks like an airplane. Tomorrow I am on to 
          re-installing all the brace cables, ailerons, aileron control cables, fuel
      
          tank, fuel lines, access panels, etc. With any luck I want to taxi on 
          Monday. Hope the weather holds out!!
           
          So keep on plugging and slugging through all the small stuff. I know at 
          times it seems never ending, but at some point it will all come 
          together!!  Brodhead or Bust!!
           
          Dan Helsper
          Poplar Grove, IL.
      
      
          
      
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